UK Government

Samuel Pepys on plague

There is a joke Samuel Pepys diary entry going around the internet, where he talks about how 1665 was a horrible year with the plague, but he’s really looking forward to trying out the new bakery on Pudding Lane in 1666. London’s Great Fire started there, and he had to resort to burying his Parmigiano Reggiano wheel in the garden before fleeing London. Protection of the cheese is still important, I think.

New regulations and GI logos announced to protect British producers

New rules and logos to protect British food and drink have been set out, guaranteeing the authenticity of regional and traditional foods for shoppers and protecting British producers from imitation.

Business & trade, Regulatory

Dairy farmers across South West of UK set for ‘major boost’ from new trade deals

Farmers across the South West of the UK are set to benefit from future Free Trade Agreements with the US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

Business & trade

Deadline extended to September 2020 for UK dairy response fund

English dairy farmers who have yet to submit their claim to the government’s dairy response fund have now got until 11 September to apply.

Business & trade

The new junk food ban

The UK government, having had its prime minister suffer the terrible effects of Covid-19, has launched a new bid to tackle obesity in the country. This is via a ban on new junk food adverts on television before 21:00, along with restrictions on where foods high in fat and sugar can be promoted in store, and new rules for displaying calories on menus.

Government launches UK-wide consultation into dairy sector to tackle supply chain issues

The UK government, working with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has launched a consultation seeking to end any unfair practices across the UK’s dairy sector.

Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Investments and grants

There have been many positive news stories from the past week about investments and grants that will benefit dairy farmers across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Business & trade, Dairy processing, Sustainability

Scheme details announced for UK dairy response fund

UK Farming minister, Victoria Prentis, has confirmed that the government’s new dairy response fund will open for applications on 18 June.

Business & trade